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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases. New Zealand currently has 4 million passenger cars in its fleet, the vast majority of which are fuelled by petrol and diesel. EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

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Electric Car Grant | OZEV Explained

My Energi

There are many different Government grants available to support, drive and encourage the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles over to plug-in electric vehicles. This particular grant is focused on the acquisition and installation of the charger. Electric Car Grant. Plug-In Electric Car Grant. Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).

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Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

My Energi

The Honda E has almost been designed with one eye on the movie screens and almost defines the nature of the phrase, ‘Back to the future’ We could certainly see Will Smith hurtling through the abandoned streets of New York City, taking out a few zombies along the way. Wooden Spoon – Smart EQ Fortwo.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases.1International New Zealand currently has 4 million passenger cars in its fleet, the vast majority of which are fuelled by petrol and diesel. EVs are increasingly cheaper to run and maintain than petrol and diesel vehicles.

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